Fuel the Fire : The Path Forward | Troy Story

At the end of every academic cycle, there is a push to reset. But progress in higher ed AV is not built on clean slates. It is built on momentum. In Fuel the Fire: The Path Forward, Troy Powers focuses on taking inventory of what actually moved the needle. The systems improved, the problems solved at the root, and the relationships that made the work sustainable. This piece is about using what you already learned and carrying it forward with intention. Not more work. Better direction. Read More

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May 25, 2026

334: Hiring AV Talent in 2026: What’s Changed? | The AV Life Podcast

Recorded on May 21, 2026: This week on episode 334 of the The AV Life Podcast, our hosts cover a wide-ranging discussion from practical hydration tips at InfoComm in Las Vegas to today’s hiring challenges in AV, AI impacts, and career growth. The team kicks off with InfoComm preparation tips, emphasizing hydration, conference planning, certification... Read More

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May 22, 2026

No Context, All Community | Business of AV with Joe Way

Often, the best, most edifying conversations are the ones that are not forced. There’s something powerful about creating a space where people can simply show up, speak from experience, and share what’s on their minds. No script. No perfect polish. No overly managed agenda. Just a simple invitation to contribute something useful, meaningful, and timely.... Read More

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May 21, 2026

17: Set It and Forget It? | brAVe [skills]

With humor, honesty, and a few delightfully distracted tangents along the way, Britt and Leon remind listeners that great systems are never truly “set and forget.” Whether you work in higher ed AV, leadership, or just want better processes in your life, this episode offers thoughtful insights you can put into practice right away. Read More

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May 21, 2026

My Take : A Few Takeaways from the Marshall Roadshow

The HETMA Roadshow at Marshall University delivered exactly what this format does best: real conversations, hands-on demos, and meaningful connections between higher ed AV professionals and the people building the tools we use every day. From sponsor engagement to practical takeaways and time for deeper discussion, this was a reminder that smaller, focused events can often offer more value than the biggest shows. Read More

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May 20, 2026

Discussing Accessibility with Staff from Gallaudet | Empowered by Design

At Gallaudet University, communication is built around sight, not sound. That shift challenges many of the assumptions we carry into classroom design and AV work. Chris Kelly reflects on what happens when technology built for spoken communication meets a visual-first environment, and what it reveals about accessibility across higher education. The lesson is not about having the perfect system. It is about recognizing where our defaults fall short and taking steps, however small, to design spaces that better align with how people actually communicate. Read More

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